Simple \(\mathscr{B}_\psi\)-groups (Q6577500)

Let \(G\) be a finite group and let \(\psi(G)=\sum_{g \in G} o(g)\) be the sum of element orders of \(G\). A group \(G\) is said to be a \(\mathscr{B}_{\psi}\)-group if \(\psi(H)<|G|\) for any proper subgroup \(H\) of \(G\).\N\N\textit{M. S. Lazorec} [Rev. R. Acad. Cienc. Exactas Fís. Nat., Ser. A Mat., RACSAM 117, No. 4, Paper No. 148, 9 p. (2023; Zbl 1527.20032)] posed the question of determining which simple groups of type \(\mathrm{PSL}(2,q)\) are \(\mathscr{B}_{\psi}\)-group. In the paper under review, the author shows that if \(S\) is a finite simple group, such that \(S \not =\mathrm{Alt}(n)\) for any \(n \geq 14\), then \(S\) is a \(\mathscr{B}_{\psi}\)-group. This result provides a complete answer to Lazorec's question.